GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

Random words

WordMeaning
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
strewto spread by scattering
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance